People Advisor (Maternity Cover)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover until December 2026
Location: Hamble, Southampton
We are seeking an experienced and proactive People Advisor to join our team on a part-time basis to provide maternity cover. This role plays a key part in ensuring the effective delivery of HR services across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries, providing advice in line with employment legislation and internal policies.
* Administer people-related correspondence, including contracts, offer letters and benefits information.
* Create, support and lead learning and development activities.
* Manage employee relations casework, including performance, conduct and absence matters.
* Support the end‑to‑end recruitment process, including advertising, interviewing and onboarding.
* Maintain and update the online People system, ensuring accurate and up‑to‑date employee records.
* Coordinate the employee survey and support follow‑up action planning.
* Support managers with appraisal processes and learning and development requests.
* Assist with People projects and initiatives, working closely with the Head of People and external HR consultants.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* CIPD qualified (Level 3 or above).
* 3‑5 years’ experience in a generalist HR role.
* Proven generalist HR experience, ideally supporting multiple departments.
* Strong working knowledge of current employment law and HR best practice.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Highly organised, with the ability to manage a varied workload effectively.
* Confident using Microsoft Office and HR databases/systems.
The RYA offers a range of benefits which include:
* 36 days holiday including public holidays (pro rata for part‑time employees)
* Birthday day off
* 10% RYA contribution to a personal pension scheme
* Free life insurance
* Discounts on retail, entertainment, holidays & gym membership
* Up to two paid volunteering days per annum (voluntary)
* Free on‑site charging point for electric vehicles while at the office
* Social events
* RYA membership
The RYA is committed to equality of opportunity
As an equal‑opportunity and disability‑confident employer, we celebrate and welcome diversity in all its forms and believe that a diverse workforce boosts innovation, productivity, and creativity. As an inclusive employer, we are also committed to prioritising inclusion and creating a truly inclusive workplace.
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